Animal Print

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to wear animal print and look sexy, as opposed to looking like either a 90s prostitute or Pat Butcher.

To fashionistas, animal print is a godsend. It is by far the most diverse, expressive and exciting print, from Zebra to Cheetah and my personal favourite, of course leopard print.

now i must say, as a 90s teenage Spice Girls fan, Scary spice did a lot for my wardrobe. I had a beautiful black t-shirt dress with leopard print trim (i say beautiful- i of course mean ghastly), which i wore with honour pretty much everyday. And i think now we can all look back and agree that Mel B was in fact far from Scary Spice, and more sexy or sassy spice.

Usually with pattern you should follow the mantra that less is more. But personally, when it comes to leopard print- more in definitely more. (I'm talking leopard print PJ's, dressing gown and slippers, leopard print cushions and leopard print bedspread- overkill? I think not.)

However, and this is a big one, you really have to choice your fabrics carefully. It is a fine line between sexy leopard print and tacky leopard print. I say no to Lycra and no to plastic. The best way to wear leopard print is close to the skin or in accessories. It just has the right level of vamp mixed with cool and it gets a major thumbs up, not only for me now, but from me c.1995 and me c.2025. Leopard print is timeless.

p.s Please note: Yes to fake fur and prints. Big no to real fur. No no no.